Lembeh Resort - Lembeh, Indonesia
"Lembeh Resort is still great. They`ve improved meals and snacks and the pool area significantly since we were last there. The resort GMs are still amazing - e.g. they were doing spot checks on the chef to make sure he was using the vegetarian soup base for soups rather than chicken or beef while I was there so that I could eat the soups. They previously worked at Wakatobi which IMO shows. I also managed to hit Fish Geek week which was amazing - heard talked from Mark Erdmann and Gerry Allen and got to dive on their boat and see them in action underwater. Super cool. Anita felt there were less critters this trip than last time she went (I think in 2012) and I would tend to agree. Definitely fewer mimics. I still had a good time looking for obscure nudis (but that`s not Anita`s cup of tea). My favourite guide who I have dove with the past 3 visits managed to find me 3 phyllodesmium rudmani`s after many days of searching (which I had been on a mission to see - see SB post) so that was exciting. I still don`t love the food there (I ate vegetable soup for dinner every night for the entire length of our stay) but that`s partly because eating any raw veggies even at tourist oriented dive resorts tends to result in stomach sickness. I thought the old dive shop managers had a better system of focusing on the best/hopping dive sites rather than the new dive managers' current system, which just rotates through the entire list irrespective of quality or current activity levels. Dimpy the marine biologist remains terrific for IDing obscure nudis."
Natasha S - Toronto, Canada
Brac Reef Beach Resort - Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands
"Quick email Greg. Diving and resort experience were both positive and I'm happy with the trip."
Martin H. - Ontario, Canada
Ethical Travel & Dive Destinations
Here are some of the Top 10 Ethical Travel Destinations for 2015 as rated by Calfornia-based Ethical Traveler. If you are interested in a true adventure to a destination that cares for its natural resources and protects the marine environment, give us a call and we will get you to one of these destinations…!
Samoa - recently co-signed a $1 million project for improving biodiversity and managing threats of climate change.
Tonga - Ha'aapai will become Tonga's first island to institute organic farming. Tonga is also an amazing place to experience dives with whales.
Dominica - clean energy initiative, concern for wildlife, and resistance to commercial whaling earn this island paradise high marks. Known as the Nature Isle, Dominica lives up to its reputation.
Palau - designated an Environmental Stat because of its extensive care of marine and terrestrial areas. And of course, Palau is one of Micronesia's premier dive destinations.
Mauritius - has embarked on a program to plant 200,000 trees by the end of 2014. The African country is also praised for its social services. As yes, you can find some amazing scuba diving in the Mauritian waters.
We have been working with Chris Lubba at Palau Dive Adventures (Palau) and Bill Acker at Manta Ray Bay Resort (Yap) to offer a fin-tastic Micronesia combo package, 2 Islands - 1 Trip special. Here is this amazing package. 14 nights for $3599 per person double occupancy.
We get you to the Palau's Blue Hole
- 14 Nights accommodations:
- 7 Nights at Palau Pacific Resort on Palau
- 7 Nights at Manta Ray Bay Resort on Yap
- 15 Boat dives on Yap, 13 Boat dives on Palau
- Breakfast at both resorts, lunch on dive days
- Complimentary room upgrades at both resorts
- Unlimited nitrox
- Free internet on Yap
- Palau and Yap ground airport transfers
This trip is limited to 12 lucky divers so contact us fast to book this bucket list adventure. 20% non-refundable deposit required, balance due 60 days before travel. The price quoted is a cash price, add 3.5% for credit cards. $3599 per person double diver occupancy. Contact us for space.
From the macro to the magnificent, you will experience a wide range of critters. From giant mantas and sharks to mating Mandrin fish, Micronesia has it all.
We are now booking liveaboard trips on the Infiniti Liveaboard sailing the waters around the Andaman Islands, India. The Andaman Islands, among the most remote islands in the world, are a relaxed tropical island outpost belonging to India. In sharp contrast to the otherwise crowded Indian destinations, the Andaman Islands are a serene paradise for travellers. One of India’s most fascinating water bodies, the archipelago comprises 572 virgin tropical islands with unique wildlife & lush forests; and with the Andaman Sea to the east between theislands and the coast of Burma, stretching across 6,400 sq. km.
The Infiniti is a brand new, beautiful liveaboard specially constructed in Thailand for the purpose of liveaboard diving in India’s remote Andaman & Lakshadweep islands. Constructed under full survey of RINA, the Infiniti is built to the highest standards of safety and comfort requirements. The huge 40m boat will keep the number of divers limited, in order to offer an intimate and special experience.
March 1-10, 2015 and April 1-10, 2015 Charters: $3499 USD per person all inclusive, nitrox not included. Contact us for details, itinerary, and availability.
BARREN ISLAND, RITCHIE'S ARCHIPELAGO, CINQUE ISLAND, THE SISTERS, PASSAGE ISLAND, FISH ROCK
- A beautiful diving safari of the Andaman Islands including Barren Island, the most exciting dive destination in all of Andaman Islands!
- We will dive at Manta Bay, Coral Paradise, Purple Haze, Manta Point and other legendery dive sites at Barren Island.
- Beautiful bio-luminescent night diving at North Cinque.
- Fish Rock is one of our favorite dive sites in the Andamans.
- Sisters Island is beautiful with a breathtaking beach.
- Lovely diving at Dixon's Pinnacle & Johnny's Gorge!
Palau Dive Adventures & China Airlines
Get a Deal to Micronesia & Dive Amazing Palau
Our buddies Chris and Jason with Palau Dive Adventures have some smoking' deals right now. And China Airlines can make the deal even sweeter. We are getting some discounted airfares out of LAX to Palau via Taipei and that makes Micronesia a great choice. Scratch this destination off your bucket list in 2015.
Dive with Palau Dive Adventures, stay at Palau Pacific Resort (PPR), fly China Airlines. Yea!
7-nights Garden View accommodations at PPR, 5 dive days $1880 per person double occupancy.
Valid travel dates are April 1-24, 2015; May 7-July 15, 2015; Oct 1-Dec 15, 2015. Opt for the upgrade to Ocean View room for $135 per person.
Let's blow some bubbles! Prices quoted do NOT include airfare (add approximately $1020 per person depending upon travel dates - purchase by 31 Dec 2014 for travel to 30 Nov 2015).
Thalatta Resort - Maluay, Philippines
Book 6 Nights, Get 7th Night FREE
Experience the Philippines underwater world with over 3000 species of fish and over 450 species of corals.
Located just south of Dumaguete City, and about a 20 minute ride from the airport, Thalatta Resrt is the perfect vacation resort for the entire family. Thalatta Beach Resort faces Apo Island and is located in Maluay Zamboanguita, close to the Apo Island Pier.
We are offering a Summer 2015 deal valid for travel from June 1 to October 31, 2015. Book a 6 night stay and get the 7th night FREE. And for the dive package, 10 dive package gets 2 FREE dives; 15 dive package gets 3 FREE dives.
Thalatta all inclusive package for 2 divers, 7 nights accommodation, full board meals,15 dives and round trip transfers from/to Dumaguete: total for 2 divers $2000 USD. Ask for our discount!
"Hi Greg,
The trip back in September was great, fantastic crew and nice boat. The only downside: the fact that it was a 3+4 day trip, with most passengers changing in the middle of the trip, meant that it attracted a lot of “light” (inexperienced) divers. For example, most divers did not use nitrox, making it hard for me to find a buddy (on the typical Aggressor boat, most everyone dives nitrox)."
"I will work with you again for future dive trips. Thanks again for the help."
Daniel G. - San Diego, CA USA
We are now booking the Tiger Blue Liveaboard in Indonesia
Tiger Blue is a traditional 34m timber phinisi yacht, which sails around the stunning islands of Eastern Indonesia. The boat has five en-suite cabins, sleeping up to 12 adults, leaving you with plenty of room to relax and take in the incredible scenery. She can be chartered privately or on an individual cabin basis with three core itineraries throughout the year, which can easily be tailored to suit your requirements. Perfect for a family adventure, a once in a lifetime trip among friends or a diving and fishing holiday, Tiger Blue offers an ideal opportunity to spend time together.
A journey on board is full of unforgettable moments, be it finding dragons on the Komodo islands, searching for birds of paradise in West Papua or snorkelling with huge manta rays then kayaking over coral gardens in Raja Ampat. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Francis Drake and discover the spice route of olden days in the Banda islands, where nations fought tooth and nail to secure this exotic and lucrative trade. Embark with a sense of adventure. Switch off your phone and reconnect with each other and with nature. Gather around the large dining table at the heart of the boat and enjoy a leisurely meal to tales of the day's activities.
Contact us for cabin availability or full boat group charters. And ask for our discounted rates…!
Utopia Village Resort Year End Special - $1499
Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
Get a great deal on a 7 night dive vacation on Utila with this year end special. Book before 31 December 2014 for travel December 2014 to February 2015 and your dive package is $1499, non-divers are $1399 per person based on double occupancy. Contact us for availability and details.